People Manager

People Manager (10-months Maternity Cover - Part Time) Location: Office based, Winnersh RG41 Contract Type: 10-months Fixed-term (Maternity Cover) Part-time: 16hrs per week, open to flexible working pattern Salary: £45,000-£55,000 per annum pro rata The company helps food, drink, and pharmaceutical manufacturers bring ambitious expansion plans to life. As trusted turnkey factory fit-out specialists, we''ve built a reputation for delivering exceptional projects from concept through to operational launch. They are now looking for an energetic, organised, and commercially minded People Manager to join us on a maternity cover basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves the variety of HR, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys making a real impact across the employee lifecycle. What You''ll Be Doing You''ll be the driving force behind the people processes, ensuring employees receive an outstanding experience while keeping the business compliant, efficient, and ready for growth. Your key responsibilities will include: Leading end-to-end recruitment across office, field, and site-based roles Managing the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding Acting as a trusted HR advisor to managers and employees Supporting employee relations matters including absence, disciplinary, and grievance processes Maintaining compliance with UK employment legislation, GDPR, and HR best practice Coordinating training, development, and employee engagement ..... full job details .....